Blogger: Wendy Lawton
I almost never address the issue of grammar because, sure as shooting’, I’ll make a handful of mistakes right here in front of you. But irregardless I’m feeling cranky so I’m going to list seven of my …
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Grammar Police-This One’s For You!
Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
We agents read a great many manuscripts, proposals, and of course, published books. I think I can speak for all of us when I say that we find poor grammar and misused words less than impressive. When …
Grammar Shrammer, It Matters More than Ever
Blogger: Mary Keeley
I’m taking a break this day after Thanksgiving to spend time with family, so here is an older post that bears repeating. Why? Because editorial departments at a number of publishing houses have been reduced and less …
News from Conferences: Grammar Shrammar
Blogger: Mary Keeley
Location: Books & Such Midwest Office, IL
Ruth Goring, editor at the University of Chicago Press, led a workshop at the EPA Convention on changes in The Chicago Manual of Style: 16th Edition (CMS). Why is …